ON SATURDAY, MARCH 3 (3 PM) and SUNDAY, MARCH 4 (10 AM), ANNUNCIATION PARISH WILL HOST ITS ANNUAL LENTEN RETREAT. Our Lenten retreat will be led by Father Žydrūnas Kulpys from Lithuania, the pastor of Liudvinavas parish (Marijampolė region). Fr. Kulpys taught theology as a member of the VDU Catholic theology faculty and at the Kaunas clergy seminary. In 2010, he earned a doctorate degree in Catholic theological studies. He served as the director of the Vilkaviškis diocese family center and the „Faith and Light“ association and also served as the chaplain of „God‘s Children“ in Marijampolė.

The New York Lithuanian Scouts invite you to our annual St. Casimir’s Fair celebration! Enjoy a traditional Lithuanian lunch, bake sale, vendors, handmade crafts, Lithuanian foods and goods, games for children and prize drawings.

Using photographs, documents, publications, and other historical artifacts, “For Freedom” explores Lithuanian Americans’ support for the cause of Lithuania’s independence one hundred years ago. Drawing on materials in the Balzekas Museum as well as public and private, national and regional archives and collections, the exhibition centralizes the presence of historical documents to prove that this century-long struggle for freedom was powered by ideas and ideals expressed in words and actions. Never before shown in Chicago, the original petition by Lithuanian Americans to the President of the US and a rare treat – Petras Rimsa’s sculpture “The Ploughman” will be on the exhibit. Visitors will be able to take pictures of these rare artifacts for the future generation.

PALM SUNDAY SERVICES WILL BE HELD ON SUNDAY, MARCH 25TH AT 10 AM, AT ANNUNCIATION PARISH.

PLEASE NOTE: DUE TO THE CURRENT RENOVATION OF THE INTERIOR OF ANNUNCIATION CHURCH, THE MASS ON MARCH 25th (10 AM) WILL BE HELD IN THE ANNUNCIATION PARISH HALL (70 HAVEMEYER STREET, BROOKLYN, NY 11211).

After the Holy Mass, there will be refreshments and an Easter egg coloring demonstration in the parish hall conducted by artist Asta Bublienė.

HOLY THURSDAY SERVICES WILL BE HELD ON MARCH 29TH AT 7:00 PM, AT ANNUNCIATION PARISH.

HOLY MASS IN THE LITHUANIAN LANGUAGE WILL COMMEMORATE THE LAST SUPPER.

PLEASE NOTE: DUE TO THE CURRENT RENOVATION OF THE INTERIOR OF ANNUNCIATION CHURCH, THE MASS ON MARCH 29th (7 PM) WILL BE HELD IN THE ANNUNCIATION PARISH HALL (70 HAVEMEYER STREET, BROOKLYN, NY 11211).

Following the Holy Mass, Annunication parish’s Administrator, Msgr. Jamie Gigantiello, has invited us to come to Our Lady of Mount Carmel church to represent Annunciation’s Lithuanian parishioners in a Holy Thursday procession.

LITHUANIAN HOLY EASTER MASS WILL BE HELD IN NEW YORK ON SUNDAY, APRIL 1ST AT 7 AM.

PLEASE NOTE: DUE TO THE CURRENT RENOVATION OF THE INTERIOR OF ANNUNCIATION CHURCH, EASTER MASS ON APRIL 1st WILL BE HELD IN THE CHURCH OF OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL (275 NORTH 8TH STREET, BROOKLYN, NY 11211).

ON THE MORNING OF HOLY EASTER, APRIL 1ST, AT 7:00 AM, THE NEW YORK PARISH OF ANNUNCIATION CHURCH CORDIALLY INVITES YOU TO ATTEND EASTER RESURRECTION HOLY MASS TOGETHER WITH YOUR FAMILY AND ALL YOUR FRIENDS AT OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL CHURCH.

The Consulate General of Lithuania invites you to the opening of the Exhibition by the Artist from Lithuania, Mrs. Edita Suchockytė and the performance of Piano Recital by the Lithuanian Pianist, Ms. Agnė Radzevičiūtė.

Interactive play by the book of Pedro Lenz “Naw Much of a Talker” (Lithuanian language)
Friday, April 27 at 7 pm
Saturday, April 28 at 7 pm
Lithuanian World Center, Ancestors Hall Restaurant (14911 E 127th St, Lemont, IL 60439)

Friday, April 27, 8 pm
Darius Kairys, a friend of the Hall, is putting on a concert for all of Chicagoland at Grand Duke’s Restaurant, 6312 S. Harlem, Summit, IL 60501.
Great food, great entertainment….an unbeatable combination!

You are invited to a Fundraising Gala in support of Kristijonas Donelaitis Lithuanian School (KDLM) of greater Washington, DC, on April 28th at 6 PM, at the Embassy of the Republic of Lithuania to the United States of America, 2622 16th Street NW, Washington, DC.

Sunday, April 29 at 1 pm the annual concert of the Lithuanian folk dance ensemble, “Grandis” will celebrate the 25th anniversary of its children’s group. The concert will take place in the Rita Riskus Hall of the Lithuanian World Center. All are invited! Information about tickets: Rasa Zakarauskienė, tel. 708-712-4931.

ONE NIGHT ONLY!!
It’s the Lithuanian Club’s annual all-you-can-eat Cinco de Mayo Buffet featuring a variety of Mexican dishes prepared by Chef Edita along with her famous Lithuanian Nachos made with “Koldunai” Lithuanian-style pierogis.

WE INVITE YOU TO CELEBRATE MOTHER’S DAY TOGETHER AND TO SUPPORT THE NEW YORK “MAIRONIS” LITHUANIAN SCHOOL.

On Sunday, May 6th, immediately following the 10 AM Holy Mass in the Lithuanian language in the Mount Carmel lower parish hall, the New York “Maironis” Lithuanian school will host a traditional Mother’s Day celebration at the Our Lady of Mount Carmel upper parish hall.

BJAP Board invites you to join bird watching trip, led by Tadas Birutis, on Saturday, May 12, 9 am. Please, contact BJAP office by e-mail: lithjesuit@hotmail.com, or by phone (630)243-6234 to register for the trip.

Madison Vilnius Sister Cities, Inc. and The Honorary Lithuanian Consulate in Wisconsin celebrate the 100th anniversary of the creation of Lithuania as a modern, independent nation with an afternoon and evening of activities focused on the power of song and the critical role it has played in recent history.

We invite you to a screening of the film “Return to Independence” on Saturday, May 12th
The film will be presented by the producer Dagnė Puodžiūnaitė
The entrance fee is $10
The doors open at 6:30 PM
The film starts at 7 PM
Address: Susivienijimas Lietuvių Amerikoje (SLA), 307 W 30th Street, New York, NY 10001

On Wednesday, May 23, morning commuters in Union Station, in Washington DC, might notice that the Station’s Main Hall looks different. Travelers and tourists will be greeted by internationally acclaimed Lithuanian American artist Ray Bartkus’ “Gardens” installation, a 17’ x 17’ x 17’ LED and aluminum mobile sculpture.

“Gardens” is inspired by Lithuanian folk art ornaments called “Sodai” — strands of straw woven into complex 3D polygons. Ray Bartkus has reimagined these traditional ornaments through a contemporary magnifying lens, using modern materials and technology, now shaping LED and aluminum instead of straw, into a slowly rotating, giant geometric kaleidoscope.

We can’t wait to see Neringa’s friends come and help prepare the Neringa campsite for the summer once again during the annual Talka / Work Weekend. If you are planning to attend, please contact director Regina at regina@neringa.org or call 978-582-5592.

Mr. Tadas Birutis and Baltic Jesuit Advancement Project invites you to the bird watching trip “In the footsteps of Fr. Saulaitis”. Trip will take place in Lemont vicinity, on Saturday, June 2nd, 8 AM. Please, register by phone (630)243-6234 or by e-mail: lithjesuit@hotmail.com.

Sunday, June 3, 10 AM – Fr. Vytautas Volertas is celebrating the 25th anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood! New York’s Annunciation parish will commemorate this occasion following the 10 AM Mass on Sunday June 3rd. The parish will host a luncheon in the parish hall to mark this special anniversary. Everyone is cordially invited to attend!

Please join Tautos Fondas for their 2nd Annual Cocktail Mixing Fundraiser.
We will explore how to make tasty drinks from some of the well know liquors from Lithuania, such as Midus, Trys Devynerios, Krupnikas, Bočiai. Free tasting and baked goods. We expect a glorious afternoon in our SLA back yard!

On Saturday, June 9 at 7 pm Lithuanian Army and Pennsylvania National Guard Bands will be perform in concert at the Lithuanian Music Hall (2715 E Allegheny Ave, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19134). Admission to the concert is free.
Before the concert, starting at 5pm, you can have a dinner with the bands for $20 per person, ($10 for youth under 16 for a child portion) prepared by Linos Lithuanian Food from New Jersey. Lithuanian cepelinai will be plentiful!
Advance registration is required to reserve entrance to concert and for the dinner through Eventbrite.

Lithuania’s Independence Centennial Celebration continues in Vilnius’ Song Festival and afterward, the Republic of Lithuania on July 9-10-11 will hold a three day State funeral reburying Lithuania’s Declaration of Independence Signator prof. Mykolas Biržiška, his wife Bronislava Biržiškienė, his brothers’ prof. Vaclovas Biržiška, prof. Viktoras Biržiška, from LA Calvary Cemetary and Chicago’s Lithuanian National Cemetary to Vilnius’ Rasų Cemetary next to fellow Declaration of Independence Signator Jonas Basanavičius.

The Los Angeles Farewell Mass and Celebration of Life will be on Sunday, June 10 at 11 am St Casimir’s Church celebrated by Msgr. E. Putrimas and Pastor Rev. Tomas Karanauskas, Tolimi Aidai.

We invite everyone to gather at the Lithuanian Wayside Shrine in Grotto (8840 NE Skidmore (NE 85th and Sandy Blvd), Portland, OR 97220) to sing the Lithuanian anthem and remember those who died due to Soviet deportations.

Part of the annual Writers Block Festival of Staged Readings and Performances to Benefit the Actors Fund

Howl! Happening is pleased to present When Lithuania Ruled the World—a play cycle in four parts by Kestutis Nakas. Featuring a cast of East Village performance veterans including John Kelly and Edgar Oliver, this is the first time the play cycle has been presented in its entirety. The event marks the centennial year of independence for modern Lithuania. When Lithuania Ruled the World traces the rise of the medieval Lithuanian Empire, invoking the myths, legends, and worldview of Europe’s last pagans. By turns tragic, comic, ridiculous, romantic, and grotesque, the play tells story of a dynasty that forged a tolerant, polyglot, multicultural empire while resisting conquest and forced Christianization by crusading Teutonic knights.

Written in Nakas’ trademark “iambic funtameter” style, this sprawling work was first presented in New York’s East Village at the Pyramid Club, La MaMa, and Anthology Film Archives in the 80s and early 90s.

I would like to invite you to Fine Arts and Crafts at Brookdale Park on June 16-17. I am very happy to be participating with my pottery. The show features 160 fine artists and fine crafters and has been selected as one of Sunshine Artists Magazines top 200 shows in the country.

NEW YORK COMMEMORATION OF DAY OF MOURNING AND HOPE (IN MEMORY OF LITHUANIAN VICTIMS OF COMMUNIST TERROR).

On Sunday, June 17th, immediately following the 10 AM Holy Mass in the Lithuanian language in the Annunciation parish hall, the New York City Chapter of the Lithuanian-American Community, Inc. will commemorate the Day of Mourning and Hope in memory of the victims of mass deportations of Lithuanians to Siberia which began on June 14, 1941.

Part of the annual Writers Block Festival of Staged Readings and Performances to Benefit the Actors Fund

Howl! Happening is pleased to present When Lithuania Ruled the World—a play cycle in four parts by Kestutis Nakas. Featuring a cast of East Village performance veterans including John Kelly and Edgar Oliver, this is the first time the play cycle has been presented in its entirety. The event marks the centennial year of independence for modern Lithuania. When Lithuania Ruled the World traces the rise of the medieval Lithuanian Empire, invoking the myths, legends, and worldview of Europe’s last pagans. By turns tragic, comic, ridiculous, romantic, and grotesque, the play tells story of a dynasty that forged a tolerant, polyglot, multicultural empire while resisting conquest and forced Christianization by crusading Teutonic knights.

Written in Nakas’ trademark “iambic funtameter” style, this sprawling work was first presented in New York’s East Village at the Pyramid Club, La MaMa, and Anthology Film Archives in the 80s and early 90s.

Part of the annual Writers Block Festival of Staged Readings and Performances to Benefit the Actors Fund

Howl! Happening is pleased to present When Lithuania Ruled the World—a play cycle in four parts by Kestutis Nakas. Featuring a cast of East Village performance veterans including John Kelly and Edgar Oliver, this is the first time the play cycle has been presented in its entirety. The event marks the centennial year of independence for modern Lithuania. When Lithuania Ruled the World traces the rise of the medieval Lithuanian Empire, invoking the myths, legends, and worldview of Europe’s last pagans. By turns tragic, comic, ridiculous, romantic, and grotesque, the play tells story of a dynasty that forged a tolerant, polyglot, multicultural empire while resisting conquest and forced Christianization by crusading Teutonic knights.

Written in Nakas’ trademark “iambic funtameter” style, this sprawling work was first presented in New York’s East Village at the Pyramid Club, La MaMa, and Anthology Film Archives in the 80s and early 90s.

The Embassies of the three Baltic countries invite everyone to Dupont Circle on Saturday, June 23 at 11 am to join in celebrating Midsummer, one of the most awaited holidays of the year. Midsummer marks the longest day and the shortest night of the year, signifying the sun’s victory against night and darkness. The Midsummer celebration, which predates the arrival of Christianity in the Baltic region, is known as Joninės in Lithuania, as Jāņi in Latvia and as Jaanipäev in Estonia. The strong and enduring pagan connection to nature has influenced both ancient beliefs and the modern cultures of the Baltic people.

Lecturer Aurima Dilienė is a professional family counselor based in France who has many years of experience as a psychotherapist, and is a mother of seven children. She has four academic degrees in undergraduate psychotherapy: Transactional Analysis, Individual (Adler’s) Psychology, Positive Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy at the Visbaden Academy, Family and Pair Relationships, and Practical Psychology of the Third Millennium.

You are cordially invited to meet the Baltic participants of the Fancy Food Show – the largest specialty food event of the year. The event is hosted by the Baltic American Chamber of Commerce in cooperation with the Latvian Dairy Committee and Lithuanian Market Regulation Agency.

You will meet the largest Baltic States food producers of beer, meat, bakery, dairy products, and other delicacies.

On the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the restoration of Lithuania’s independence the Consulate General of Lithuania in New York invites everyone to unite and sing the national anthem together on State Day, July 6.

It has been 85 years since one of the most daring and historic flights of aviation history occurred on July 15, 1933. Lithuanian American pilots, Steponas Darius and Stasys Girenas, not only carried America’s first trans-Atlantic mail, but also recorded the most accurate flight without the use of navigational equipment at that time.

This Sunday, July 15, we celebrate and commemorate this historic event at the Darius and Girenas Memorial in Marquette Park at 10 am. Following ceremonies at the Memorial, there will be 11 am Mass at the Nativity BVM Church. The festivities after Mass will continue at the parish hall with dinner and entertainment provided by Lithuanian American Theater, “VILTIS.”

Meeting with Minister of Environment of the Republic of Lithuania Kęstutis Navickas
Time: Tuesday, July 17 at 6:30 pm
Place: Consulate General of Lithuania in New York, 420 Fifth Ave, 3rd Floor, New York, NY 10018

100 years – ONE HUNDRED – 100 years
1918 – 2018
Lithuania‘s independence
Founding of Sisters of Immaculate Conception
Let‘s celebrate the jubilee with this final PICNIC
Sunday, July 22, 2018 – at the convent in Putnam

A unique opportunity for adults to enjoy camping this summer!
Hands-on classes and activities will be offered by folk artists, writers, music lovers, history, film, drama and food specialists. Each evening program will highlight a particular theme engaging everyone in discussions and a social.
Coordinator: Dr. Aldona Lingertaitienė.

The Baltic communities of the Bay Area will be joining our friends and families back home who will be lighting bonfires along the Baltic Sea on this day. So we are inviting you to light a bonfire on the Ocean Beach in San Francisco. Come and join us on August 25 at 7pm at the entrance number 17th across from the Beach Chalet restaurant in San Francisco. We are bringing the fire, you bring drinks, snacks, and s’mores.

An evening meditation on the beauty and romance of the ephemeral. Featuring haunting Balkan and Baltic folk songs / sutartinės performed by Corrina Skema Snyder, Aušra B. and friends, plus the award-winning poetry of Page Hill Starzinger. Her work is concerned with relics, remnants and fragments, ancient layerings and archaic systems, capturing in words the unique vision of the exhibit itself.

Start: September 6th., Thursday, 6:30 pm| End: September 6th, Thursday, 7:30 pm
Address: Consulate General of Lithuania in New York, 420 5th Avenue, New York, NY 10018
Organizers: Consulate General of Lithuania in New York
Email: ny.renginiai@gmail.com

Concert pianist Eglė Andrejevaitė – active promoter of contemporary music – prepared a special concert program dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the Baltic states.

The Vydunas Youth Fund, Inc. was founded March 23, 1952 in Chicago, IL. Its purpose is to help Lithuanian youth complete their academic studies. It provides financial subsidies, supports worthy initiatives of Lithuanian youth, and publishes academic and other literature.

The New York Maironis Lithuanian School will open its doors at a new location on Saturday, September 15th, at 10 AM!!!
The new location is in the school building of Mount Carmel Parish, at the corner of Withers Street and Union Avenue, Brooklyn, New York 11211.

Lithuanian Saturday School GENYS would like to invite San Francisco Lithuanians to the third annual Cepelinų Balius. This event was a big success last year. Therefore we are inviting you all to get together again, catch up and enjoy the good food.

On Sunday, October 14th, at the Matulaitis Mission in Lemont there will be a celebration commemorating the founding of the Sisters of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, 100 years ago. During each morning Mass (at 9 and 11 AM), special prayers will be offered for the sisters. After each Mass, downstairs in the Lithuanian art gallery Siela, there will be refreshments and a short presentation about the history of this religious order and its great contribution to the Lithuanian community. You are cordially invited to participate in this celebration.

Please come and support our newspapers: “DRAUGAS”, “DRAUGAS NEWS”, and “LITHUANIAN HERITAGE”. The banquet starts at 1 PM at the Lithuanian World Center main hall. The folk group from Kaunas “Žaisa” will perform.

Oktoberfest
Saturday, October 20, 6 pm
Lithuanian World Center, R. Riskus Hall (14911 127th St., Lemont, IL 60439)
Admission: $35 per person if purchased online by 10/13/2018, $50 per person after that or at the door. Purchase at WWW.BIT.LY/OFL2018.
**Reminder! This is a 21 and older only event**

On Oct. 21 at 12:30 pm in the Lithuanian World Center (Lemont, IL), “Child’s Gate to Learning” will organize its annual fundraising fall lunch “Derliaus pietūs”. Attendees will enjoy a good meal, see a brief musical program, and try their luck in the raffle. Proceeds help the organization continue supporting 11 after school centers in Lithuania attended by at risk family’s children.

Halloween Fun Fair “Boo-gė”
Saturday, October 27, 1:30-4 pm
Lithuanian World Center, Lithuanian Foundation Hall
The Lithuanian Scouts of Lemont are hosting a fun afternoon for kids of any age with parental supervision.
Lithuanian Scouts of Lemont

Under the auspices of Ateitis, Annunciation Parish, NYC Maironis Lithuanian School a candle-lit meditative prayer service, in the tradition of the French monastic community of Taizé will be held in church of Mt. Carmel (Havemeyer St. & N. 8th St., Brooklyn, NY 11211 ) on Saturday, November 3rd, 12:45 pm.

Friday, November 9 at 10:30 am at Balzekas Museum of Lithuanian Culture (6500 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60629)
Discussion “Lithuania and Central Asia: Historic Trader Partners” organized by the Central Asian Productivity Research Center (CAPRC). Professor Harry Lepinske, CAPRC chairman, will present a power point presentation, followed by a panel discussion moderated by Alexander Rimas Domanskis, attorney, Boodell and Domanskis. Panelist include: Hon. Saulius Pumputis, consul for economic affairs, Consulate General of Chicago, who will focus on “Lithuania: Economic Potential and Opportunities For Business Cooperation and Central Asia” and Andrew Johansson, treasurer of the U.S.-Latvian Chamber of Commerce and CAPRC regional coordinator for the Baltic Region, will focus on “Business Experiences in The Baltic”.

On SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 25, New York’s Annunciation parish cordially invites you and your family and friends to join us at our traditional Thanksgiving luncheon. Following our 10AM Lithuanian Mass, we will be serving a delicious hot meal (donation: $10 adults, $2 children) and refreshments. You’ll be treated to a holiday meal enjoyed in a friendly atmosphere. PLEASE JOIN US AND BRING YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY!

V. Nagiene participated in numerous individual and group exhibits in Lithuania, including the Parliament and the National Museum of Folklore. She has won many awards and has been recognized as a national folk artist. Her work is inspired by the beauty of Lithuania’s countryside and cities, its rich folklore and fantasies.

Straw Christmas ornament workshop instructed by Don and Kathy Astras. Learn how to create Lithuanian Christmas straw ornaments. We feature geometric snowflake designs by Ursula Astras using wheat straw applique. During the workshop you will be able to complete one straw ornament (4-inch diameter) in the workshop and have step-by-step instructions to make more at home.